Kissinger comes under fire in Gulf conflict critique
The piece argues Henry Kissinger and Kissinger Associates profit from Middle East dealings while shaping policy on Iraq and Kuwait. It notes the U S Iraq business forum supplying Saddam with materiel from 1982 to before the invasion and questions journalists credibility engaging with him.
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Iraq
Kuwait
Israel
U.S
Saddam Hussein
Henry Kissinger
Global Realpolitik
White House
New York Times
Flora Lewis
Kuwaiti
Lewis
United States
U.s.-Iraq
Hussein
Kissinger
Joe Conason
New Republic
Kissinger Associates
West
Conason
Details
Middle East
Worldwide
Baghdad
Old Farmers Almanac predicts snowy winter. experts wary
The almanac foresees an extra snowy period from November to March driven by a wet summer. Iowa climatologist Harry Hillaker cautions that such winters do not always follow wet summers, and forecasts are very vague yet the almanac claims 80 percent accuracy. Regardless, little can be done to change the outcome.
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Old Farmers Almanac of
New Hampshire
Harry Hillaker
Iowa
Hillaker
Susan Peery
Economic decline undercuts U S power says Kennedy warning
The piece argues a paradox of rising military might with a failing economic base. It cites high state taxes, federal cuts to aid, and burdens on states. It blames leadership for delaying fiscal reform and warns of long term decline amid Gulf commitments and domestic strain.
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Boston
Massachusetts
Paul Kennedy
United States
Persian Gulf
Gulf
Bush
Kennedy
New Perspectives Quarterly
Spain
Satisfied customer praises Home Metal Recyclers
A reader commends Home Metal Recyclers for free service and recycling of items from private property areas, noting cleaner results than city sanitation. The letter praises Marion City Manager Jeff Schott for promoting the enterprise and wishes Don Crippen success in his venture as a profitable community asset.
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Cedar Rapids
Sanitation Department
Marion
Jeff Schott
Don Crippen
Debate on taxes and abortion rights in Iowa letter
A reader questions tax policy and abortion funding, argues for taxing entertainment and prepaid private universities, and criticizes politicians including Branstad Harkin Grassley Tauke. The letter defends big business and warns against freebies, urging readers to read facts not lips.
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Tom Harkin
Iowa
Grassley
Tauke
Salvation Army outraged by government cuts to its services
A reader denounces government policy reducing funding and warns that Christian charities like the Salvation Army could be forced to close. The writer questions congressional action and laments harm to the needy relying on such aid.
Congress urged to repeal salary raise for members
A letter argues H R 5416 should repeal the last congressional pay hike amid budget crises and social program cuts. It urges leadership by example, noting high pay, pensions, and pork projects, and invites readers to request a repeal action kit by mailing a stamped self addressed envelope to Congressional Accountability Project.
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Congress
S&ls
Congressional Accountability Project
Washington, D.C
Lila Bailey
Hills
All for nothing as immigrant mother chased the American Dream
The narrator recalls his mother a Czech immigrant who arrived through Ellis Island around 1900 and built independence with little schooling. Now living in a Cedar Rapids nursing home she endures trauma as her years of hard work and investments vanish to maintain a modest private room.
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Ellis Island
Cedar Rapids
Hypocrisy in rates and a call for competition
A reader questions bias in pricing policy arguing that rising costs justify subscription hikes but not postal rate increases. The letter condemns health care costs and nursing home profiteering, urging competition and fair treatment, with moral judgment toward greed.
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the Gazette
Postal Service
Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Puppy mills condemned for cruel breeding practices and transport
The writer criticizes puppy mills and airline shipments of young puppies. They argue that kennels with many breeds act as mills, and sending puppies to pet stores at six to eight weeks is too young. They urge opposition to mass breeding and early weaning.
Censorship Debate on 2 Live Crew Lyrics and Free Speech
The piece argues that censorship has limits but is necessary when material descends to depravity. It cites Mill and the need to defend civilization against forces that could destroy society, noting that some restrictions on speech do not threaten overall freedom.
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John Stuart Mill
Public Notices Guidelines and Authorship Rules
The notice outlines that letters may be shortened and edited but not published anonymously. It requires the writer’s name street address and signature, and a phone number for authentication. It emphasizes public business issues over private matters and restricts one letter per writer every 30 days.
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Ken Slaughter
Dale Larson
John Robertson
Mark Bowden
Henry the Chameleon
New York
New Jersey
Washington
Mario Cuomo
Reagan
Michael Dukakis
Anthony Lewis
New York Times Service
THE
Gazett
Johnson County
Don Avenson
Gov. Branstad
Quaker Oats
Collins
Farmstead Foods
Salvation Army
God
Puppy Mills
Airlines
Terry Heller
2 Live Crew
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